It’s another Friday and you know there is no party like a Lagos party. thisislagos tells you where the hottest parties are, where the art exhibitions are popping and where the cognoscenti gather.
Make sure you turn up!
AMVCA 2018
All is now set for the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) with filmmakers and actors from several African countries including Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria already in the city to attend the award ceremony.
Date: Saturday, September 1
Time: 4pm
Venue: Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.
‘The Villager’ reading
Happy Coffee is organising a book reading event that will feature the book by Feyi Olubodun titled The Villager: How Africans consume brands. Professor Peter Stephenson-Wright, a professor of marketing will be special guest at the gathering that is also a discussion event that is free to the public who must however purchase a cup of coffee at the cafe.
Date: Saturday, September 1
Time: 12 -2pm
Venue: Happy Coffee Café, Subterranea Retail Hub by Spar Supermarket, 33 Town Planning Way, Ilupeju.
Talkwell concert
The Talkwell comedy and musical concert 2018 promises to bring nothing but joy. With guests DJs like Lizzy Ace and Preddy, it will feature music, comedy and dance like never before. What is more, organisers are guaranteeing maximum security as tickets continue to sell.
Date” Saturday, September 1
Time: Red Carpet begins at 4pm
Venue: Sky Club, Akinpelu Street, Oshodi.
Premier Cool Turf Wars
The final showdown of the Premier Cool 5-aside football competition, tagged ‘Turf Wars’ is to feature eight teams battling it out for who will emerge champion. It promises to be a lot of fun as Skales and Project Fame Star Immaculate Dache will perform.
Date: Saturday, September 1
Time: 10am
Venue: Children’s International School, Plot 8 Funke Zainab Usman Street, End of Admiralty Way, Lekki,
Reload Nite
The maiden edition of Reload Nite, a celebration of the Nigerian spirit, featuring an array of top and aspiring African Disc Jockeys, will showcase the artistic DJs in Africa. It will also provide an engaging platform for aspiring DJs, artistes and other talents that add to the entertainment space in Africa. It will feature the Legendary DJ Jimmy Jatt and many more Africa artistes.
Date: Monday, September 6
Time: 6pm
Venue: The Seaside Lounge, Lekki Phase 1.
Ajebo Unleashed 5.0
Comedian Ajebo is back with another edition of his show Ajebo Unleashed 5.0 My Girls & I. He and the producers say that it is going be a massive one and no one can afford to miss. It is to feature comedy by Akpororo, I Go Save, Kenny Blaq, Acapella, MC Shakara, Edo Pikin, Forever and Youngest Landlord. Music is by rave making artists from the old and new skool, with DJ Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt and dance by DNMT. Tickets go as high as N2 million for premium tables.
Date: Sunday, September 2
Time: 5pm
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island.
Car Wash ‘n’ Chill
Regency Alliance Insurance Plc is set to host a one-day free car wash event. The company says that is a way of giving back to its loyal customers and friends.
Date: Saturday, September 1
Time: 9am
Venue: S Wash. Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1.
The Funky Brunch Lagos
The Funky Brunch is a new age party and socialising experience that brings together classy and boujee people of all class bonded by music, fashion and brunch. It is to be hosted by Munachi Abii and Timini Egbuson
Date: Sunday, September 2
Time: 12pm
Venue: Skybox, Lekki